Take your ultrawide monitors everywhere with an AR laptop

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the concept of working from home it has been completely redefined in recent years. As long as there is Wi-Fi and a computer, many people can technically work from anywhere. But for those who have gotten used to clicking on multiple monitors or walking to a standing deskworking outside the home requires lugging a bunch of peripherals to be productive.

But what if you didn’t have to crouch over a tiny, dark laptop screen in the coffee shop? Now you can harness the power of a multi-monitor setup with a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses and a keyboard. Created by a new company called seerFounded by former Magic Leap executives, Spacetop does exactly that. As the world’s first AR laptop, it offers the convenience of a 100-inch virtual screen with the ability to display as many windows and apps as you need to work from anywhere.

It is available for purchase through an invite-only early access program for $2,000. Delivery to those selected will begin in early July. Anyone can apply, but Sightful says it’s specifically looking for “enthusiastic early adopters” to provide feedback the company can use to refine the experience.

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Updated May 18: A previous version of this article stated that the Spacetop has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. It is powered by the Snapdragon 865. We have corrected the story to reflect this.

deliciously basic

I spent only a brief time with Spacetop, but was surprised at how little there was. They’re a pair of glasses attached to a full-size keyboard with a trackpad connected by a cable. At 3.3 pounds, it’s just slightly heavier than the latest 2.7-pound MacBook Air and compact enough to slip easily into your backpack or bag.

To help bring Spacetop to its current form, Sightful pulled existing hardware from NReal (known for its AR glasses) and Wistron (an electronics maker that works with laptop brands like HP and Dell). But the company spent time customizing the device, adding thoughtful features to enhance the experience.

The glasses went through multiple iterations to ensure they’re comfortable to wear for extended periods, without leaving marks on your face, snagging your hair, or messing up your makeup. The headphones have also been optimized for viewing content up close, such as reading text. There is a physical button on the right arm that controls the brightness of the screen.

You can order the AR glasses with prescription lenses at no additional charge (with invite-only access). Your Spacetop will then ship with a pair of magnetically attached custom lenses. I usually wear AR and VR headsets on top of my glasses, so I was relieved to be able to test the device with lenses that matched my prescription.